Dignifying

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of making something seem more worthy, impressive, or respectable; treating with dignity.

Etymology

From 'dignify' plus the present participle suffix '-ing'. Shows the active, ongoing nature of giving or expressing dignity.

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-fying' get weird—magnifying, terrifying, dignifying—they all seem to suggest almost transformative power, like the action fundamentally changes what it touches!

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